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Maasai Mara Animal Migration

Wildlife attracts tourists to Kenya

K enya has long been recognised as Big Game country, with huge numbers of animals in over 40 National Parks and Reserves and the country has a long and illustrious history of protecting its varied wildlife. All this has helped provide the visitor to Kenya an wide range of experiences in all sorts of terrain. A wildlife safari in Kenya is indeed a magical experience into the 'Kingdom of God'. In fact,
lion_africaKenya has been a focus of attention for its varied wildlife for many years. The country has had its fair share of international publicity too. Adventurous hunters like Teddy Roosevelt and Earnest Hemingway have contributed significantly in promoting Kenya as a popular wildlife destination in Africa.

Popular movies like 'Out of Africa' and 'The Lion King' have also contributed in promoting Kenya's status as the wildlife destination in East Africa. In fact, Kenya has a reputation for being more popular than it should be- numerous minibuses plying in its wildlife parks and the large number of safari lodges dotting safari_africaits countryside are an indication of the commercialisation of Kenya's popular wildlife tourism sector. However, Kenya has been coping extremely well with the hordes of package tourists coming in. To counter this trend many new 'Boutique' lodges have also cropped up, which host only a limited number of guests in an exclusive and remote setting.

All this means that Kenya can cater to every market segment and once you expereince a Kenyan Safari you will know why so many safari-addicts return to Kenya repeatedly. To add to the charm of wildlife, the Kenyan coast is also considered one of the best in Africa with soft, white sands and warm blue waters. Most of Kenya's wildlife parks are also easily reachable from the coast including, Tsavo, Taita Hills and Shimba Hills.

So if you're planning a wildlife safari, Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best countries to offer you a truly 'wild' expereince. Although South Africa has a good tourism infrastructure as compared to Kenya, the experience of a Kenyan wildlife safari somehow appeared more 'real' for me. Right from the local people you meet in the countryside to the local guide acompanying you... a Kenyan safari is somehow offers a much authentic 'flavour' than what one can experience in more developed countries like South Africa. I was also happy to know that my tourism dollars were contributing towards the welfare and development of a developing country in much need of foreign exchange revenues to bolster its economy.

All in all, a Kenya safari can be summed up in two words....'highly recommended

Kenya Safari -8 Days Cultural & Wildlife

DESCRIPTION
Nairobi-Samburu National Reserve-Mt. Kenya National park - Lake Nakuru National Park - Maasai Mara National Reserve -Nairobi 
 
This thrilling Kenya safari takes you into different reserves. Samburu, lying within the semi-desert area of Kenya’s northern frontier, is a lava plain with dramatic, steep-sided gullies and rounded hills. Lake Nakuru’s alkaline waters attract millions of flamingos that form a vivid pink ring around the shore. Mount Kenya National Park surrounds Mount Kenya. Maasai Mara’s open plains provide a habitat that supports teeming wildlife, where there is an excellent chance of spotting the Big Five.

SCHEDULE
 
Day 1: Nairobi
Step 1: We meet you on arrival at the airport (for those arriving the same day) or your hotel.

Step 2: Transfer you to your hotel for lunch and relaxation.

Step 3: Dinner and  overnight in a Nairobi hotel/lodge.

Day 2: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Step 1: Early morning breakfast .

Step 2: Drive to Samburu National Reserve, crossing the Equator and driving through the changing terrain of northern Kenya. Lunch en route.

Step 3: Arrive in Samburu National Park to enjoy a a late afternoon game drive.

Step 4: Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Samburu.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve

Step 1: Early morning beakfast

Step 2: Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with lunch at your lodge.

Step 3: Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Samburu. 

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve-Mount Kenya National Park
Step 1: Early morning breakfast.

Step 2: Drive to the foot of Mount Kenya.Lunch en route. Enjoy an afternoon walk with glorious mountain vistas and the ancient rainforest.

Step 3: Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Mount Kenya National Park.

Day 5: Mount Kenya National Park –Lake Nakuru National Park
Step 1: Enjoy breakfast at your lodge.

Step 2: Drive to Lake Nakuru where you can explore this extraordinary alkaline lake environment. Lunch en route.

Step 3: Dinner, and overnight at your lodge in Lake Nakuru.

Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park- Maasai Mara National Reserve
Step 1: Early morning breakfast.

Step 2: Drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley.

Step 3: Arrive at your lodge in Maasai Mara on time for lunch. The open rolling grasslands provide plentiful opportunities for viewing a variety of game.

Step 4: Dinner and overnight at your camp in Maasai Mara.

Day 7: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Step 1: Early morning breakfast. An interesting option is a hot –air balloon safari with champagne breakfast.

Step 2: Enjoy exciting morning and afternoon game drives. Picnic lunch at the Hippo pool restaurant. 

Step 3: Dinner and overnight at your camp in Maasai Mara.

Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve –Nairobi
Step 1: Early morning breakfast.

Step 2: Depart Maasai Mara and arrive in Nairobi around mid-day.

Step 3: Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your return flight or drop off at your hotel in Nairobi.

Safari includes:

  • Full Board accommodation in four or five star hotels.
  • Transport in a comfortable custom-built safari vehicles with a window seat guarantee
  • All park entry fees
  • Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
  • game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
  • Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
 Safari Price Excludes:
  • International Airfares
  • Tourist entry VISA where required (required for Kenya and Tanzania US$ 25 per person per entry)
  • International airport departures taxes
  • Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and/or quoted separately
  • Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, internet access, laundry etc.
  • All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
  • Tips and gratuities to driver guides/lodge/hotel staff
  • Flight tickets
  • All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included'.
   

Contact us:
 
Tel:+254 722 836656
       +254 724 992164
 
Fax: +254 725 508281
 

 

Skype: Dkagone

 

Worldsites Tours & Travel
15th Flr View Park Towers
P O Box 44574 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
 

 

 

 

 

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